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Yorkiedaze · 09-16-2007, 01:57 PM

In Dr. Pitcairn's book he says: Ringworm is contagious to people (especially children) and other animals. Like mange, widespread ringworm indicates the animal's health is not up to snuff, as it usually is the stressed, sick, or weakened ones that get severe infestations. Like generalized mange, ringworm that covers most of the body is very serious problem indicating a severely compromised immune system.
A healthy animal is less likely to harbor parasites like fleas, ringworm, and mange mites. Therefore, proper nutrition and overall care are important preventive measures for both of you. In addition, frequent grooming and inspection, along with herbal repellents, will catch most of these problems early. Be especially attentive when your animal has been in contact with other pets or is under stress from disease, emotional upset or a stay in a kennel.

TREATMENT

Nutrition: Start with a fast of two or three days then follow with the basic natural diet program in this book. (this is where you really need to buy this book.)
Also add 5 to 20 milligrams of zinc chelate and 1/2 to 2 teaspoons of granular lecithin to the food (depending on body size). Essential fatty acids are very important for the health of skin and hair. If possible, add 1/4 to 1 teaspoon of cod-liver oil (depending on the animal's size) to the food once a day.
Direct treatment: First, clip the hair around the bare spot and about 1/2 inch beyond it, being careful not to injure the skin. If you clip the hair, ringworm is less likely to spread and the topical treatment is easier to apply. Burn or carefully dispose of the infected hair that you remove, as it is contagious on contact. (In order to catch loose hairs, always be sure to vacuum carefully and frequently if you have a pet with ringworm. Also wash bedding and ustensils often with hot water and soap.) Be sure to wash your hands.
Treating the sore spot will speed healing and help protect others from getting ring-worm. Choose one of the following two herbs plus the homeopathic remedy.

In his book he gives you two herbs to choose from for the treatment plus the homeopathic remedy.

If your at all interested in these I will give them to you.

09-16-2007, 01:57 PM	#10
Yorkiedaze My hairy-legged girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lompoc, ca. Posts: 12,228	In Dr. Pitcairn's book he says: Ringworm is contagious to people (especially children) and other animals. Like mange, widespread ringworm indicates the animal's health is not up to snuff, as it usually is the stressed, sick, or weakened ones that get severe infestations. Like generalized mange, ringworm that covers most of the body is very serious problem indicating a severely compromised immune system. A healthy animal is less likely to harbor parasites like fleas, ringworm, and mange mites. Therefore, proper nutrition and overall care are important preventive measures for both of you. In addition, frequent grooming and inspection, along with herbal repellents, will catch most of these problems early. Be especially attentive when your animal has been in contact with other pets or is under stress from disease, emotional upset or a stay in a kennel. TREATMENT Nutrition: Start with a fast of two or three days then follow with the basic natural diet program in this book. (this is where you really need to buy this book.) Also add 5 to 20 milligrams of zinc chelate and 1/2 to 2 teaspoons of granular lecithin to the food (depending on body size). Essential fatty acids are very important for the health of skin and hair. If possible, add 1/4 to 1 teaspoon of cod-liver oil (depending on the animal's size) to the food once a day. Direct treatment: First, clip the hair around the bare spot and about 1/2 inch beyond it, being careful not to injure the skin. If you clip the hair, ringworm is less likely to spread and the topical treatment is easier to apply. Burn or carefully dispose of the infected hair that you remove, as it is contagious on contact. (In order to catch loose hairs, always be sure to vacuum carefully and frequently if you have a pet with ringworm. Also wash bedding and ustensils often with hot water and soap.) Be sure to wash your hands. Treating the sore spot will speed healing and help protect others from getting ring-worm. Choose one of the following two herbs plus the homeopathic remedy. In his book he gives you two herbs to choose from for the treatment plus the homeopathic remedy. If your at all interested in these I will give them to you.